Multiple choice questions( MCQ and Quiz) of Chapter 1 Class 7 Social Science Geography,
Multiple choice questions ( MCQ and Quiz) of Geographical Diversity of India,
Class 7 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond MCQ QUIZ,
1. Jog Falls is located in which state?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Goa
d) Karnataka
Answer. d) Karnataka
Jog Falls is located in Karnataka, India, on the Sharavati River in the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada districts
2. Who was the first indian astronaut to go into the space?
a) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
b) Mukesh Sharma
c) Rakesh Sharma
d) Shubhanshu Shukla
Answer. c) Rakesh Sharma
In 1984, Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut to go into space, spoke with the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. When she asked him, “How does India look from space?”, he replied, “Sāre jahān se achchha” — better than the whole world.
3. What is the rank of India in terms of geographical area in the world?
a) 1
d) 3
c) 7
d) 11
Answer. c) 7
India is the seventh-largest country in the world, and a part of Asia.
4. Which of the following is not part of the Indian Subcontinent?
a) Afghanistan
b) Pakistan
c) Myanmar
d) Sri Lanka
Answer. a) Afghanistan
India, with its neighbours — Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar — it forms the region known as the Indian Subcontinent (subcontinent, since it is part of the continent of Asia)
5. What is the approximate length of the Himalayan range?
a) 250 km
b) 400 km
c) 1500 km
d) 2500 km
Answer. d) 2500 km
6. Which of the following is known as the " Water Tower of Asia"?
a) Tibetan Plateau
b) Himalayas
c) Western Ghats
d) India
Answer.b) Himalayas
Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers and their tributaries provide water for drinking, farming, and industrial use, connecting with the lives of hundreds of millions of people. Hence, the Himalayas are sometimes called the ‘Water Tower of Asia’.
7. What is the origin of the Bhagirathi River?
a) Yamunotri
b) Kailash Parvat
c) Mansarovar lake
d) Gaumukh
Answer. d) Gaumukh
The Bhagirathi River, a major tributary of the Ganga, originates from Gaumukh (‘Cow’s Mouth’) in Uttarakhand. It is the edge of the Gangotri Glacier.
8. Very long before, India was part of a much bigger landmass called ----
a) Gondwana
b) Angara
c) Africa
d) Laurasia
Answer. a) Gondwana
A long, long time ago, India was part of a much bigger landmass called ‘Gondwana’, where its neighbour was Africa! At some point, it broke away and slowly started moving north. About 50 million years ago, it reached the landmass of Eurasia and collided with it.
9. The northern part of the Himalaya range is known as ---
a) Sahyadri
b) Himadri
c) Himachal
d) Shivalik
Answer. b) Himadri
The Himalayas are broadly categorised into three main ranges:
1. The Himadri (the Greater Himalayas) is the highest and most rugged and northern part of the range.
2. The Himachal (the Lower Himalayas) lie south of the Greater Himalayas and have a more moderate climate, allowing rich biodiversity and human habitation.
3. The Shivalik Hills (the Outer Himalayas) form the outermost and lowest range, consisting of rolling hills and dense forests.
10. The ‘kath-kuni’ or ‘dhajjidewari’ style of houses is mainly famous in which region of India?
a) Rajasthan
b) Kerala
c) Western Himalaya
d) Eastern Himalaya
Answer. c) Western Himalaya
The traditional house construction method in the western Himalayan region is known as ‘kath-kuni’ or ‘dhajjidewari’ style of houses. A combination of locally available stone and wood is used, which not only keeps the house warm but also resists damage in the event of mild earthquakes.
11. The great Himalayan National Park is located in which state?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
d) Sikkim
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer. a) Himachal Pradesh
The Great Himalayan National Park is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.
The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh has a wide diversity of flora and fauna. The park has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
12. Which Place is Called Moonland?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Rajasthan
d) Assam
Answer. a) Ladakh
The terrain of Ladakh resembles that of the moon; hence, it is called ‘moonland’.
13. Pangong Tso is located in?
a) Ladakh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Rajasthan
d) Assam
Answer. a) Ladakh
Pangong Tso (tso means lake) is located in Ladakh. This lake has salty water, unlike most other lakes. The saltiness is a result of the minerals that dissolve from the surrounding mountain areas.
14. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which state?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Answer. c) Madhya Pradesh
The Northern plains grey langur sits on a wooden beam in Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh .
15. Which city of India is known as the "Golden City" of India?
a) Udaipur
b) Jodhpur
c) Jaisalmer
d) Ajmer
Answer. c) Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, the ‘Golden City’, is located in the middle of the Thar Desert in India. The Jaisalmer fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
16. Pushkar Mela is famous in which state?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
Answer. b) Rajasthan
The Pushkar Mela is famous in Rajasthan, India, and is known as one of the world's largest annual cattle and camel fairs
17. "taanka" or "kunds" are a type of ------
a) House
b) Clothes
c) Festivals
d) water conservation method
Answer. d) water conservation method
Rajasthan is also famous for its ingenious water conservation methods, including taanka or kunds. These are special water collection systems that store rainwater, often for drinking purposes.
18. The highest peak of the Aravalli Hills is ---
a) Mount Everest
b) Doddabeta
c) Mount Abu
d) Sad-Bhawna Shikhar
Answer. c) Mount Abu
The Aravallis are among the oldest mountains in the world, some 2.5 billion years old! The range has many peaks and ridges. Although its highest peak, Mount Abu, towers at over 1700 m.
19. A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides is known as --
a) Mountain
b) Plateau
c) Island
d) Peninsula
Answer. d) Peninsula
Peninsular plateau is surrounded by water on all three sides by the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.
20. Which of the following is also known as the Sahyadri Hills?
a) Greater Himalaya
b) Aravalli ranges
b) Western Ghats
d) Eastern Ghats
Answer. b) Western Ghats
The Western Ghats have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are home to many rivers and have a rich biodiversity. The northern portion of the Western Ghats are also known as the Sahyadri Hills.
21. Powerhouse Waterfalls is located in which state?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Goa
Answer.c) Kerala
Powerhouse Waterfalls at Periyakanal, near Munnar, Kerala
22. Lakshadweep is located near the coast of --
a) Malabar coast
b) Coromandel coast
c) Konkan Coast
d) Kanara Coast
Answer. a) Malabar coast
Lakshadweep is an archipelago (a group of islands) located in the Arabian Sea, close to the Malabar coast of Kerala. It is made up of 36 islands made of coral.
23. Barren Island is located in ----
a) Lakshadweep
b) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c) Java Sea
d) Indian Ocean
Answer. b) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Barren Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the only active volcano in India. It sometimes erupts, sending smoke and lava into the sky!
24. The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is celebrated in which state ?
a) Assam
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Meghalaya
d) Kerala
Answer. c) Meghalaya
The Shad Suk Mynsiem festival is celebrated by the Khasi people in Meghalaya as a form of gratitude towards nature
25. Mawlynnong Village is located in which state?
a) Assam
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Meghalaya
d) Kerala
Answer. c) Meghalaya
Mawlynnong Village, situated in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, is renowned as the ‘cleanest village
in Asia’. This picturesque village is famous for its well-maintained cleanliness, bamboo dustbins, and
eco-friendly living practices. The village is also known for its living root bridges, which are created by
weaving tree roots over the course of many years
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